Certified Instrument Flight Instructor (CFII) Certification

Certified Instrument Flight Instructor
(CFII) Certification
Take your flight instructor career to the next level with a Certified Instrument Flight Instructor (CFII) certificate. This certification allows you to teach pilots how to fly under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)—a vital skill for commercial and airline-bound aviators. Our CFII course is built to sharpen your teaching and instrument proficiency.

Why Get Your CFII?

A CFII rating is a strategic add-on for career instructors. It enables you to:

  1. Teach instrument students pursuing their ratings
  2. Provide instrument proficiency checks and recurrency
  3. Increase your earning potential as a CFI
  4. Log additional instrument time while instructing

Course Overview:

  1. Ground instruction focused on IFR systems, procedures, and teaching methods
  2. Simulated and actual IFR flight training
  3. Emphasis on instructional technique, decision-making, and real-world scenarios
  4. Preparation for CFII oral and practical exams

Prerequisites:

  1. Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate
  2. Instrument Rating
  3. BasicMed can be used as a CFII but with specific limitations according to BasicMed rules
  4. Proficiency in IFR flying and FAA instrument knowledge

The CFII Checkride:

The CFII practical exam includes:

  1. Oral Exam: A detailed oral exam covering instrument procedures and instructional methods
  2. Flight Test: A flight test demonstrating your ability to teach instrument maneuvers, approaches, holds, and emergency scenarios

Cost

At Rising Wings Aviation Inc., we understand that no one appreciates underestimates or sugarcoated costs. During your New Student Consultation, we provide a thorough breakdown of all flight training expenses, ensuring you’re never left with unexpected surprises.

Compared to similar flight schools nationwide, we are confident that our programs deliver exceptional efficiency and value. Over the years, countless students have told us, “You get what you pay for with flight training.” Unfortunately, many schools advertise only their bare minimum pricing and offer no apologies when actual costs exceed those estimates.

Because training times often go beyond the FAA’s required minimum hours, it’s essential to choose a flight school that sets honest and realistic pricing expectations. Rising Wings Aviation Inc. is that school.

Certified Instrument Flight Instructor (CFII)
Certification Requirements

The FAA minimum requirements to obtain a Certified Instrument Flight Instructor Certificate:
· Hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate with an Instrument Rating as well as a Certified Flight Instructor Certificate
· Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language.
· Total Flight Time: 3 Hours (Part 61)
· Instructional Flight Time: 3 Hours from an authorized instrument instructor
· Ground Instruction: Proficiency based hours (Part 61)
· Third-Class FAA Medical Certificate or BasicMed or greater (https://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/airmen_certification/basic_med)
(https://www.faa.gov/pilots/medical_certification)
· FAA Airman Knowledge Test (Rising Wings Aviation Inc. is a FAA Certified Testing Center) (https://faa.psiexams.com/faa/login)
· FAA Practical Test (Checkride)
The realistic average hours to obtain a Certified Instrument Flight Instructor Certification is 7-10 total flight hours.